Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the last election, has congratulated former President Muhammadu Buhari on the occasion of his 82 birthday.
The former Governor of Anambra State in his congratulatory message prayed that the almighty God will grant Mr. Buhari many more healthy and happy years ahead.
Obi said, “Your Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, as you mark your 82nd birthday anniversary today, on behalf of my family, I sincerely congratulate you. May God Almighty grant you many more healthy and happy years ahead”.
Mr. Buhari’s tenure as civilian President of Nigeria, spanning from 2015 to 2023, was marked by plethora of controversies.
Upon assuming office, Buhari faced a daunting task of addressing the country’s economic woes, security threats, and corruption.
One of Buhari’s major campaign promises was to tackle corruption, and his administration made some notable strides in this regard.
He launched the Whistleblower Policy, which encouraged citizens to report corrupt practices, and his government recovered billions of naira in stolen funds.
However, Buhari’s administration was also criticized for its handling of security issues, particularly the Boko Haram insurgency.
Despite initial gains, the terrorist group continued to launch attacks, and the administration’s response was often seen as inadequate.
In terms of the economy, Buhari’s administration implemented several policies aimed at promoting growth and development.
These included the introduction of the Treasury Single Account (TSA), which aimed to reduce corruption and increase transparency in government finances.
Despite these efforts, Buhari’s administration faced criticism for its handling of the economy, particularly with regards to the high levels of unemployment and poverty.
The administration’s policies were often seen as slow to yield results, and the country’s economic growth remained sluggish.
In the area of education, Buhari’s administration launched the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme, which aimed to provide meals to millions of schoolchildren across the country.
The program was seen as a significant step towards improving education outcomes and reducing poverty.